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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: NKT0019 | Last Modified: 15 May 2019 | Last Full Update: 11 Dec 2018 |
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| Alternate Name | FSYR |
| Former Name | Family Life Centre, Richmond Hill - Newmarket |
| Office Phone | 905-895-2371 York Rainbow Support Line 1-888-967-5542 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-888-223-3999 |
| Fax | 905-895-2389 |
| Website | www.fsyr.ca |
| Primary Contact | Susan Warren, Program Manager, Family & Schools Together (F&ST) & Group Services, FSYR; Phone: 905-895-2371 ext 230; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: swarren@fsyr.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Marie King, Executive Assistant; Phone: 905-895-2371 ext 222; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: mking@fsyr.ca |
| Established | FSYR Amalgamated March 31, 2005 (formerly Family Life Centres since 1972) |
| Primary Executive | Mr Elisha Laker, Executive Director, 905-895-2371 ext 223; Phone: 905-895-2389; Fax: 905-895 -2389; Email: elaker@fsyr.ca |
| Alternate Executive | Mariana Benitez, Clinical Director, FSYR; Phone: 905-895-2371 ext 229; Fax: 905-895-2389; Email: mbenitez@fsyr.ca |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Region of York ; Provincial - Ministry Community and Social Services; Ministry of Children and Youth Services; Youth Justice, Ministry of the Attorney General ; Donations ; United Way - Toronto & York Region ; Fees - for service ; Foundation - Ontario Trillium Foundation |
| Description (Service) | parenting programs * child and parent anger management program * social skills, regulation and self-esteem child and parent program * community and school based outreach programs and group outreach and cultural support services * offers specialized programs to assist individuals in stopping domestic violence * offers child guidance, adolescent/youth counselling, divorce counselling and parent counselling and counselling and/or drop-in services for the LGBTTQ community (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Queer) *
Rainbow Support Information and referral line 1-888-967-5542 * new online counselling available – see website for more information Free to Be group for parents and caregivers and their gender independent children * free of charge * group meets in Richmond Hill * parents meet for education and support while children meet in safe place to play * for more information call Barb at 905-415-9723, ext 224 or call the Information, Referral and Support Line at 1-888-967-5542 * calls are confidential and anonymous Working with worry program for 14-17 year old teens focuses on understanding and overcoming anxiety, stress, fear, and worry Online-Counselling: professional, confidential counselling service available directly through the website * costs $65.00 (payable through PayPal) per online session (each session is at least 50 minutes) |
| Hours | *Counselling by appointment only all locations* Newmarket: Mon 8 am-6 pm * Tue, Wed, and Thu 8 am-8 pm * Fri 9 am-3 pm Georgina: Mon-Tue 9-6, Wed 8-8, Thu 8-8 Richmond Hill: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 8 am-8 pm * Fri 9 am-3 pm Markham: Mon 8 am-8 pm, Tue 8 am-6 pm, Wed 8 am-8 pm, Thu 8 am-6 pm |
| Areas Served | York Region |
| Boundaries | Available to clients living or working in York Region (Georgina, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, and Markham locations) |
| Eligibility | see programs or contact for information * clients 16 and up can log on independently |
| Application | Self-referred or referred by others |
| Languages | English ; Chinese (Cantonese) ; Chinese (Mandarin) ; Farsi ; Hindi ; Punjabi ; Spanish ; Tamil ; Urdu ; Call office for language specific services, not all languages available in all offices |
| Fees | Program ; Service ; Fees are assessed on a sliding scale according to the individual's income and ability to pay * a portion of the fee may be covered by subsidy or insurance (proof of income may be required) * Fee assistance available. |
| Site Location | Newmarket |
| Located In Community | Newmarket |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Leslie and Gorham St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; on public transportation routes |
| Service Categories | Child Guidance ; Domestic Violence Intervention Programs ; Family Counselling Agencies ; Gender Identity Counselling ; General Counselling Services ; LGBTQ Helplines ; LGBTQ Support Groups ~ Abused Transgender Individuals ; Sexual Orientation Counselling |